Joel “Joe” Lee Isom

Joel “Joe” Lee Isom, 74, of Savoy, Texas, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Texoma Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born on August 7, 1944 to A.L. and Martha Isom in Morenci, Arizona. Joe graduated from Bells High School in 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1963 – 1968 and was a Vietnam Veteran.

Joe retired from Grumman after 25 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Bells First United Methodist Church.

Joe is survived by his beautiful bride of 51 years, Carolyn Sue Pool. He was the proud father of three children: son, Jody Isom, wife Sonya and grandson Andy of Dallas; daughter, Anissa Isom of The Colony; daughter, Krista Isom of Denton; sister, Dolores Pell of Bells; brother-in law, Don Ray Pool of Sadler; sister-in-law, Joyce Collins of College Station; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents A.L & Martha Isom; cousin & dear friend James Henry Watson.

Graveside services will be officiated by Pastor Wally Butts on Saturday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 7th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mullican-Little Funeral Home in Bells, Texas.

Memorials may be made to: The American Legion Post #0536, P.O. Box 290, Bells, TX 75414 or

Bells First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 155, Bells, TX 75414

Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble
When you’re perfect in every way
I can’t wait to look in the mirror
Cause I get better looking each day
To know me is to love me
I must be a hell of a man
Oh Lord It’s hard to be humble,
But I’m doing the best that I can

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Beth and Darrell Woodson on December 6, 2018 at 8:56 PM

Sue and family,

My heart is sadden by the news that Joe has passed away. I always enjoyed visiting with Joe and working with him as he served on the City Council of Savoy. May your precious memories give you comfort and God give you the strength for the upcoming days ahead. Know we are praying for you in this time of sorrow.

Michelle Hoops on December 7, 2018 at 1:16 AM

I’m so very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay & James England on December 7, 2018 at 2:05 AM

Was saddened to hear of your loss, Sue.

Kelly Davis on December 7, 2018 at 2:41 AM

Sue, Jody, Anissa & Krista , we are so sorry to hear of your husband and daddy’s
passing . We will be praying for you all in the following days and weeks .

Sincerely ,
Mitch & Kelly(Thurman) Davis

Joe & Chelle Skogen on December 7, 2018 at 5:01 AM

We were deeply saddened
to learn of your loss. Our deepest condolences.

John, Linda on December 7, 2018 at 3:28 PM

Thinking of your family and praying for peace. Love to all.

Johnny Sinor on December 7, 2018 at 4:36 PM

So sorry for your loss Sue. God bless you and yours

Michelle Johnson-Lueders on December 7, 2018 at 6:37 PM

We will miss you Pappy Joe. Love Stephen,Michelle,Meagan, and Gavin. Prayers to the Isom family for comfort.

Carol Sue Craft on December 7, 2018 at 11:08 PM

Susie and Family and Dolores and Family I am so sorry about Joe, , but know he is now free from pain and with his Mom and Dad. Thinking about you with Love and in my prayers.

Pat and Gary Smith on December 8, 2018 at 3:03 AM

To Sue, Deloris and family- we have been friends for many years. We are very sorry for your loss. Joe made this world a better place and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Kay Tidwell on December 8, 2018 at 3:50 AM

Thinking of you at this time of your loss. Joe always was the life of the neighborhood and always enjoyed his humor, when we see him around the house and at the Post Office. He never got those knees fixed, but he’s walking straight now. We’ll always cherish yaws friendship. We miss all our Savoy friends.
Love Yaw Bob & Kay Tidwell

Leslie and Ginger Bassham on December 8, 2018 at 4:55 AM

Sue – Deloris and Family – we are so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a good man. I have grown up knowing this sweet family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jean Sustic on December 8, 2018 at 4:54 PM

So sorry,
Jean Sustic

Autum Booe on December 9, 2018 at 8:01 AM

My love and prayers to your family

Curtiss and Raylene(Craft) Gray on December 10, 2018 at 1:56 AM

Sue and Family,
So sorry for your loss.

Brenda Ryon on December 11, 2018 at 1:25 AM

Sue and family,

So sorry for your loss.

Brenda Ryon on December 11, 2018 at 1:30 AM

Sue and family,

So sorry for your loss

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Beth and Darrell Woodson on December 6, 2018 at 8:56 PM

Sue and family,

My heart is sadden by the news that Joe has passed away. I always enjoyed visiting with Joe and working with him as he served on the City Council of Savoy. May your precious memories give you comfort and God give you the strength for the upcoming days ahead. Know we are praying for you in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Hoops on December 7, 2018 at 1:16 AM

I’m so very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay & James England on December 7, 2018 at 2:05 AM

Was saddened to hear of your loss, Sue.
Kelly Davis on December 7, 2018 at 2:41 AM

Sue, Jody, Anissa & Krista , we are so sorry to hear of your husband and daddy’s
passing . We will be praying for you all in the following days and weeks .

Sincerely ,
Mitch & Kelly(Thurman) Davis
Joe & Chelle Skogen on December 7, 2018 at 5:01 AM

We were deeply saddened
to learn of your loss. Our deepest condolences.
John, Linda on December 7, 2018 at 3:28 PM

Thinking of your family and praying for peace. Love to all.
Johnny Sinor on December 7, 2018 at 4:36 PM

So sorry for your loss Sue. God bless you and yours
Michelle Johnson-Lueders on December 7, 2018 at 6:37 PM

We will miss you Pappy Joe. Love Stephen,Michelle,Meagan, and Gavin. Prayers to the Isom family for comfort.
Carol Sue Craft on December 7, 2018 at 11:08 PM

Susie and Family and Dolores and Family I am so sorry about Joe, , but know he is now free from pain and with his Mom and Dad. Thinking about you with Love and in my prayers.
Pat and Gary Smith on December 8, 2018 at 3:03 AM

To Sue, Deloris and family- we have been friends for many years. We are very sorry for your loss. Joe made this world a better place and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Kay Tidwell on December 8, 2018 at 3:50 AM

Thinking of you at this time of your loss. Joe always was the life of the neighborhood and always enjoyed his humor, when we see him around the house and at the Post Office. He never got those knees fixed, but he’s walking straight now. We’ll always cherish yaws friendship. We miss all our Savoy friends.
Love Yaw Bob & Kay Tidwell
Leslie and Ginger Bassham on December 8, 2018 at 4:55 AM

Sue – Deloris and Family – we are so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a good man. I have grown up knowing this sweet family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean Sustic on December 8, 2018 at 4:54 PM

So sorry,
Jean Sustic
Autum Booe on December 9, 2018 at 8:01 AM

My love and prayers to your family
Curtiss and Raylene(Craft) Gray on December 10, 2018 at 1:56 AM

Sue and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Ryon on December 11, 2018 at 1:25 AM

Sue and family,

So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Ryon on December 11, 2018 at 1:30 AM

Sue and family,

So sorry for your loss

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